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Warndorff Family History

Warndorff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orndorff, Wendorff, Arnsdorff, Tarnoff, Orendorff, Arndorfer, Waldorf

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Where is the Warndorff family from?

You can see how Warndorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warndorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Warndorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Warndorff families living in Ohio. This was about 77% of all the recorded Warndorff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Warndorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warndorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Warndorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Warndorff. 100% of Warndorff women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Warndorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warndorff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Warndorff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Warndorff. For the veterans among your Warndorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warndorff lifespan?

Average Warndorff life expectancy in 1992 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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